Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Developed
in memory of James K. Cole, a Parks and Recreation Professional from
the City of Virginia Beach, who was dedicated to the profession. As a
memorial to his life's work, an academic scholarship was established in his name.

The Foundation for the Virginia Recreation and Park Society is receiving scholarship applications through COB June 1, 2015.

Scholarship Purpose:

Designed
to assist junior, senior and graduate students majoring in the Leisure Service
field who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance.

Scholarship Award:

$1500 towards the cost of undergraduate or
graduate education.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

Must have a current
grade point average of at least 3.0.

Must be have achieved
sophomore or junior status at time of application or be a graduate
student.

Must be pursuing a major
in the Leisure Service Field.

Must be a resident of
the Commonwealth of Virginia at the time of application.

Must, through follow-up
documentation, demonstrate financial need.

Criteria for Selection:

Past course work in leisure
service field.

Financial need.

Volunteerism and
professional involvement.

Quality of reference.

Scholarship
Deadline:

All
applications must be submitted before close of
business on June 1, 2015.

The Foundation of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society, a 501(c)3 organization, operates exclusively for the benefit of, and to carry out the purposes for, the leisure movement in Virginia, by: promoting and improving leisure opportunities and amenities in Virginia; furthering the course of research and development in all areas of leisure in Virginia; providing scholarships on a non-discriminatory basis to worthy students and professionals in the parks, recreation and leisure services profession or related field; and promoting leisure awareness among the general public of Virginia.

The Foundation:

Informs the public on critical concerns affecting parks and recreation.

Educates the public as to the benefits of healthy leisure pursuits.

Educates the public as to the importance of proper use and preservation of our natural resources.

Supports students in an accredited park and recreation curriculum through a continuing scholarship program.

Provides professional scholarships to practitioners in the field of parks and recreation through appropriate scholarships and grants.

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VRPS is a private, non-profit professional organization, founded in 1953 and incorporated in 1956. Its purpose is to unite all professionals, students, and interested lay persons engaged in the field of recreation, parks and other leisure services in the Commonwealth of Virginia, into one body. VRPS is an affiliate of the National Recreation and Park Association.